Inspiring visit to Africa: Empowering Communities through Social Projects
The Limmat Foundation is happy to share the fantastic experience that Ana von Bock, Limmat’s Programs & Partnerships Manager, recently had on her trip to Africa. With a deep passion for social impact initiatives, Ana embarked on this journey to gain first-hand knowledge of the challenges and successes faced by organizations striving to make a difference in local communities. Inspiring visits in Kenya (Kibondeni College, Eastlands College of Technology, Strathmore University, iGravity, Kianda Foundation), Uganda (Pearlcrest Hospitality Training Institute, COWA) and Rwanda (Sangira, Hope and Homes for Children, Chance for Childhood) were part of her schedule. During the travels, Ana met exceptional individuals dedicated to driving positive change. She networked with local leaders, stakeholders and government representatives, visited project sites and witnessed the significant changes brought about by these initiatives. One of the key areas that Ana focused on during her visit was vocational training. She explored different projects implemented dedicated to empowering disadvantaged youth through skill training, psychosocial support, rehabilitation, reintegration as well as job assistance. Their work not only transforms lives but also contributes to the social and economic development of the regions. The Limmat Foundation extends its gratitude to its partners and collaborators who made this transformative journey possible. Together with its network, the Limmat Foundation pursues the goal of positive impact and empowering communities through social projects. MEHR NACHRICHTEN Inspirierender Besuch in Afrika: Stärkung von Gemeinschaften durch soziale Projekte Inspirierender Besuch in Afrika: Stärkung von Gemeinschaften durch soziale Projekte • 25.08.2023 Jahresbericht 2022 Jahresbericht 2022 • 24.07.2023 Programm «Iwoka» erreicht immer mehr Bildungseinrichtungen Programm «Iwoka» erreicht immer mehr Bildungseinrichtungen • 29.06.2023
Annual Report 2022
In 2022, the Limmat Foundation celebrated its 50th anniversary. The team is very grateful for the proven traditions, but also for the many new paths which have been taken since the foundation in 1972. On the occasion of the jubilee, three anniversary projects were selected in Kenya, Bolivia and Lebanon to also let people in need participate in the celebration (see Flyer). These projects support training in the dual system, i.e. parallel theoretical as well as practical phases, and will be implemented in 2023. You can read more about it in the next annual report. Donations are still welcome. Along with other innovations within the Limmat Foundation, about which you find out more on pages 4 and 5, the annual report has also been redesigned this year. If you would like to share your thoughts about it, participate in the survey which can be reached via the following link (deadline: 31st of August 2023). 👉 English version of the annual report 2022 👉 German version of the annual report 2022 Enjoy reading the Limmat Foundation’s annual report 2022! MEHR NACHRICHTEN Jahresbericht 2022 Jahresbericht 2022 • 24.07.2023 Programm «Iwoka» erreicht immer mehr Bildungseinrichtungen Programm «Iwoka» erreicht immer mehr Bildungseinrichtungen • 29.06.2023 Finale 2022 des Esmeralda Charity Cup Finale 2022 des Esmeralda Charity Cup • 19.05.2023
Program «Iwoka» reaches more and more educational institutions
The low quality of education in Colombia is paralleled by an increase in social problems among children and young people; problems such as drug abuse, crime and dropping out of school. The latter is, among others, caused by the aggressive behaviour of students within the schools which often ends in bullying and keeps the young victims away from school. The program, funded among others by the Limmat Foundation, designs educational projects aimed at keeping children from becoming bullies and school dropouts. This project aims to improve the academic performance, living conditions and career prospects of children and youth. The project supports a tutoring program in different educational institutions that links high school students and elementary school children. As tutors, the high schoolers foster the successful academic and social development of the younger students from the same school. The young adults receive appropriate training for this responsible task. The program also involves the children’s principals, guidance counsellors, teachers and families. The results of this offer are very positive. Children’s academic performance and their readiness to learn have improved. In addition, absenteeism has decreased, as has the propensity for violence. Likewise, the youth are more optimistic about their future after participating in the program. Initially, the programme was implemented by the iwoka team only in educational institutions in Pereira. Meanwhile, schools in Medellin are receiving training to apply the programme by themselves. Expansion to other cities is planned. Talks are already taking place with educational institutions in Bogotá. MEHR NACHRICHTEN Finale 2022 des Esmeralda Charity Cup Finale 2022 des Esmeralda Charity Cup • 19.05.2023 14. Workshop der Dachstiftungen 14. Workshop der Dachstiftungen • 30.03.2023 Ueli Maurer im Stiftungsrat der Limmat Stiftung Ueli Maurer im Stiftungsrat der Limmat Stiftung • 09.02.2023
Finale 2022 of the Esmeralda Charity Cup
Finale 2022 of the Esmeralda Charity Cup Since almost 30 years, the Limmat Foundation organizes several charity golf tournaments every year. With the participation fees, donations and the support of its sponsors, the Esmeralda Charity Cup finances social projects for children in Colombia. The finale of the Esmeralda Charity Cup 2022 was meant to take place in the end of September 2022. Unfortunately, heavy rain didn’t allow playing on the golf course so that the charity golf tournament was cancelled by the golf club. Luckily, the catch-up date of the finale in the beginning of May 2023 rewarded the golfers with sunny and warm weather. Everyone enjoyed the match at the golf club Wylihof. The winner team of the first prize which is a trip to Colombia to visit the Limmat Foundation’s social projects was very happy. They already won the Esmeralda Charity Cup more than 10 years ago. Both are excited to get the chance for another visit of the social projects to see what changes and impact has been achieved in Colombia during the last years. If you want to register for the upcoming golf tournaments of the new season 2023 or you are interested to read more about the social projects in Colombia, check out the Limmat Foundation’s website. MORE NEWS The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
14th workshop of the umbrella foundations
14th workshop of the umbrella foundations In 2023, the 14th workshop of the umbrella foundations focused on the topic of “umbrella foundations – a look abroad”. Thanks to three speakers from Germany, France and Luxembourg, 29 participants from 22 Swiss foundations were able to gain new insights into the sector of umbrella foundations in other countries. Compared to Switzerland, many philanthropists in France and Luxembourg focus on one large, comprehensive umbrella foundation. In Germany, the foundation landscape is more diverse. Their legal terms are slightly different from those in Switzerland. Alice Hengevoss from ceps (Center for Philanthropy Studies) reported that the number of umbrella foundations is constantly increasing. The latest analysis confirm the existence of 28 umbrella foundations in Switzerland. This upward trend was also reported by speakers from abroad. The results showed that the assets of all Swiss umbrella foundations exceeded CHF 1 billion for the first time in 2021. On average, 9.2 million Swiss francs were distributed to social projects. Between 4 and 7 percent of all distributions from around 13,500 non-profit foundations in Switzerland are attributed to the 28 Swiss umbrella foundations. Most of the funding went to Education and Research. Christoph Degen from proFonds talked about the innovations in the legal and tax sector. Among others, it was crucial that the Federal Tax Administration dispenses with the calculation of VAT on donations in kind, such as the provision of office space. Finally, Alice Hengevoss explained the guide of the Sunset Studies. How can a foundation be successfully dissolved? An interesting discussion with all participants closed the workshop. Everyone reported on their activities during the past year of the foundation. MORE NEWS 14. Workshop der Dachstiftungen • 30.03.2023 Ueli Maurer im Stiftungsrat der Limmat Stiftung • 09.02.2023 Limmat Stiftung erhält Auszeichnung • 02.12.2022
Ueli Maurer on the Foundation Board of the Limmat Foundation
Ueli Maurer on the Foundation Board of the Limmat Foundation On the 2nd of February 2023, the former Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer was elected to the Foundation Board of the Limmat Foundation. From 2000 to 2008, he was already a member of the Limmat Foundation’s Patronage Committee and followed with great interest its worldwide commitment to people in need through social as well as educational projects. During his term as Federal Councillor until 2022, he resigned from all his voluntary activities. Mr. Maurer was part of the Federal Council in Switzerland for 14 years. In 2013 and 2019, he took over the function as president of the Swiss Confederation. From 2009 to 2015, he headed the Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sport. After 2016, he was in charge of the Department of Finance. Through his diverse experience in international cooperation, his expertise in the financial sector and his strategic thinking, Mr. Maurer enriches the Foundation Board. The Limmat Foundation looks forward to the future cooperation and wishes Mr. Maurer all the best for his new task. MORE NEWS The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
Limmat Foundation receives award
On the occasion of Open Door’s 50th anniversary, the Limmat Foundation received an award at a festive ceremony in Athens due to its many years of support and cooperation with the Greek Society for the treatment of people with Spastic. The event was held on the 23rd of November 2022. Open Door supports people suffering from cerebral palsy. In the centre they receive dignified help in everyday life so that they can live as independently as possible. Stavros Lapsanidis received the prize on behalf of the Limmat Foundation. Among other tasks, he is responsible for the projects carried out in Greece. The event was formed by spoken contributions, singing, theatre and videos of the beneficiaries. In her speech, the President of the Republic of Greece, Mrs. Katerina Sakellaropoulou, explained the beginnings of the centre: “I think of the first parents who took the initiative to found Open Door because of their concern for the development of their children. With the aim of creating a framework to promote the interests of people with motor disabilities and with the support of individuals, foundations, organizations as well as companies, they have created an ‚Open Door‘ to help as well as to empower people with cerebral palsy in our country. Open Door is an open door to life, dignity and normal inclusion in society.” In the closing speech, the president of the organization, Mrs. Dafni Oikonomou, who is also a founding member, explained the conviction for the work at Open Door: “Everything we do, we do out of love.” The Limmat Foundation thanks Open Door for the award and wishes the organization continued success in the years to come. MORE NEWS Finale 2022 des Esmeralda Charity Cup Finale 2022 des Esmeralda Charity Cup • 19.05.2023 14. Workshop der Dachstiftungen 14. Workshop der Dachstiftungen • 30.03.2023 Ueli Maurer im Stiftungsrat der Limmat Stiftung Ueli Maurer im Stiftungsrat der Limmat Stiftung • 09.02.2023
Anniversary projects in Bolivia, Kenya and Lebanon
Anniversary projects in Bolivia, Kenya and Lebanon This year, the Limmat Foundation celebrates its 50th anniversary. To share this special occasion with the people in need, the Limmat Foundation chose three anniversary projects in three different countries. Within all three projects in Bolivia, Kenya and Lebanon, the Limmat Foundation’s mission “Development through training” is reflected. Thanks to the projects in the tourism as well as hospitality sector, the staff receives training to transform their current system to the dual system with parallel phases of theory and practice. In Switzerland and other European countries, the dual system is already successfully established and shows big advantages. The received theoretical as well as practical knowledge qualifies the apprentices for their field and enables them to develop their entrepreneurial ideas. Thanks to the skills acquired within the dual training, the trainees are more attractive to the companies in the labor market and can better integrate into their working life. The whole process of change to the dual system is accompanied by a specialist from the Swiss competence centre “Desk Hospitality”. For more information regarding the project and the donation account, please have a look into our anniversary flyer. Thank you very much for your financial support! MORE NEWS The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
Anniversary celebration of the Limmat Foundation
On the first of September 2022, the Limmat Foundation celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Lake Side Restaurant in Zurich. The team of the Limmat Foundation presented a varied program to 220 invited guests. Donors, mediators and local partners were involved. Additionally, the Limmat Foundation’s image film was shown. Music from the African band “Ma belle chérie” gave a special note to the event. In her welcoming speech, the President, Elisabeth András, expressed her gratitude to the sponsor Bordier & Cie and all other sponsors for their contribution. During a panel discussion, various donors as well as intermediaries reported on how their relationship with the Limmat Foundation started and described their motives for the collaboration. They also explained how the Limmat Foundation supported them to realize their personal philanthropic projects. A special highlight of the evening was the presence of the Limmat Foundation’s local partners, who had come from Colombia, India and Kenya. An interview took place with each local partner, combined with short project videos. The goal was to give the guests an understanding regarding the cooperation of the Limmat Foundation with its local partners and the added value for the beneficiaries within the projects. After the official program, all guests were invited to an Apéro Riche, which offered a good opportunity for a personal exchange. On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, the Limmat Foundation has selected three anniversary projects so that those in need can also benefit from the jubilee. For more information about the anniversary projects and the donation account, please have a look into the flyer. Thank you very much for your financial support! You can find the photos of the anniversary celebration at the Lake Side Restaurant in Zurich in our album. MORE NEWS Ueli Maurer im Stiftungsrat der Limmat Stiftung • 09.02.2023 Limmat Stiftung erhält Auszeichnung • 02.12.2022 Jubiläumsprojekte in Bolivien, Kenia und im Libanon • 05.10.2022
Annual Report 2021
On the threshold of its 50th anniversary, the Limmat Foundation feels a particularly strong connection to its roots and can look back on a long history of experience. As you can read in the new annual report this is also reflected in the different projects the Limmat Foundation were able to implement successfully in 2021. In order to prepare the Foundation for the future and not just provide short-term assistance, the sustainability of the Limmat Foundation’s projects is an important concern that it constantly pursues. In the anniversary year, the Limmat Foundation would like to think especially of those who need support. Development through training – this is the Limmat Foundation’s goal, which is also reflected in its projects. Three anniversary projects have been selected to provide permanent training in the dual system, parallel phases of theory and practice, in Kenya, Bolivia as well as Lebanon. You can find more information about the anniversary projects in the flyer. If you would like to support the Limmat Foundation’s projects so that the people in need can also benefit from the 50th anniversary, the whole team and the beneficiaries would be very pleased to receive your donation. Thank you very much in advance. DONATION ACCOUNT:Recipient: Limmat Foundation ZurichBank: PostFinanceIBAN: CH36 0900 0000 8001 0060 3BIC: POFICHBEXXX Thank you very much for your support! MORE NEWS Ueli Maurer im Stiftungsrat der Limmat Stiftung • 09.02.2023 Limmat Stiftung erhält Auszeichnung • 02.12.2022 Jubiläumsprojekte in Bolivien, Kenia und im Libanon • 05.10.2022